Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Brookline takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Brookline takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7123 reviews)
$319+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2278 reviews)
$284+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 727 reviews)
$222+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 695 reviews)
$265+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 273 reviews)
$273+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3634 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.